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San Felipe Castle

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San Felipe Castle

Recommended by 48 mountain bikers out of 51

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

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    1. Punta del Esparto y las Salinas — circular desde Cabo de Gata — Parque Natural del Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    56.8km

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    660m

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    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    September 6, 2022

    The San Felipe Castle or San Felipe Battery was built by Carlos III in 1765. This was one of the nine coastal fortresses for four cannons that the monarch ordered to be built from Garrucha (Almería) to Manilva (Málaga) to defend the coasts. of the kingdom of Granada from possible enemy incursions from the sea.

    A place to discover on your way through the municipality of Níjar.

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      The Castle of San Felipe was built on the limestone cliffs around 1770 during the reign of Charles III. It was restored in 1991 and has free access to the outside and is in good condition. It is owned by the Junta de Andalucia.

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        January 4, 2022

        Quiet area where a good climb begins as well as spectacular for BTT

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          Location: Níjar, Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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